Torts Litigation Paralegal - Walnut Creek

Join a respected law firm seeking an experienced Temp-hire Civil Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and trial support.Top Critical QualificationsBachelor's Degree & Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved program)Trial preparation and trial support experienceExperience drafting legal documents, managing discovery, preparing medical chronologies, and summarizing deposition transcriptsKey ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys with the preparation and management of civil cases for trialHandle discovery, records management, and document organizationSummarize medical and employment records and prepare detailed medical chronologiesSummarize discovery responses and deposition transcriptsDraft meet and confer correspondence and litigation-related documentsSupport motion practice, including discovery motions and motions to continue trialUtilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare case materialsQualifications3+ years of paralegal experience in a law firmCivil litigation experience requiredBachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program requiredExperience with legal research platforms and paperless file systemsiManage experience is a plusStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlinesAbility to successfully pass a background and drug screen All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.